The durability of stock 22 steering rack is fine, it is also easy to maintain... on wet astro or dusty tracks it definitely needs cleaning out between runs to stop any sand/dirt clogging/jamming it or increasing wear on the rack components.
There are noticeable steering geometry differences/issues using a linear rack in comparison to radial bellcranks.
Has nobody ever wondered why the 22 has so much steering? why you are sometimes running a lot less tyre than others? why the front tyres can scrub so much on some surfaces? why it's always front end component changes that bring the biggest improvements in making it easier to drive?
i love the 22, but it certainly isn't the easiest 2WD car to drive
Easiest way to compare if you can't physically see it... is to get some graph paper and a compass, measure and plot the full size steering action of a 22, then compare it in the same diagram in a different colour ink of a car with bellcranks
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